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Hack 'n' Make Faire
12 May 2013, 10:00 - 16:00
Hack 'n' Make Faire
The very first Hack 'n' Make Faire - come along for an exciting display of inventions and hands-on projects! Fun for all the family
Interpreting the Gaelic Landscape
12 May 2013, 10:00 - 12:00
Interpreting the Gaelic Landscape
The Gaelic history steeped in our area is significant and fascinating - come and learn about the stories behind place names and legends of the landscape.
Grow, Cook & Learn in the Cruickshank Botanic Garden
12 May 2013, 10:00 - 16:00
Grow, Cook & Learn in the Cruickshank Botanic Garden
The May Festival brings you a host of events in the University's very own Botanic Garden, including cooking demonstrations and planting your own pumpkins!
Bookbug Time!
12 May 2013, 10:00 - 10:30
Bookbug Time!
Come and join the mayhem at the Marathon Oil Children's Festival
Bee is for Biodoversity (as well as Fantastic Food)
12 May 2013, 10:00 - 16:00
Bee is for Biodoversity (as well as Fantastic Food)
Come and join the mayhem at the Marathon Oil Children's Festival
Scots Tales Around the World
12 May 2013, 12:00 - 13:00
Scots Tales Around the World
Come and join the mayhem at the Marathon Oil Children's Festival
Dance Mayhem
12 May 2013, 12:00 - 13:00
Dance Mayhem
Come and join the mayhem at the Marathon Oil Children's Festival
Director's Cut: Disney.Pixar
12 May 2013, 12:30 - 13:30
Director's Cut: Disney.Pixar
A very special Director's Cut with one of our very own graduates from Pixar Animation Studios!
The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit
12 May 2013, 13:00 - 14:00
The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit
Come and join the mayhem in the Marathon Oil Children's Festival
What's the Score Animation Previews
12 May 2013, 13:00 - 14:30
What's the Score Animation Previews
Come and join the mayhem at the Marathon Oil Schools' Festival
Celebrating David Toulmin (1913 - 1998)
12 May 2013, 13:30 - 14:00
Celebrating David Toulmin (1913 - 1998)
A celebration of the work of David Toulmin.
Vikings & Testosterone
12 May 2013, 14:00 - 15:00
Vikings & Testosterone
An insight into latest research on the behaviour of the Vikings.
Improbable Zoo
12 May 2013, 14:00 - 15:00
Improbable Zoo
Come and join the mayhem at the Marathon Oil Children's Festival
Toulmin Short Story Prize Award Ceremony
12 May 2013, 14:30 - 15:30
Toulmin Short Story Prize Award Ceremony
The return of the short story competition run by the Elphinstone Institute, with a special appearance from Sheena Blackhall.
Jeremy Huw Williams Presents: Britten & Poulenc
12 May 2013, 14:30 - 16:00
Jeremy Huw Williams Presents: Britten & Poulenc
In the beautiful King's College Chapel, Jeremy Huw Williams will perform and explore the work of these two renowned composers.
Biting Back at the Bloodsuckers
12 May 2013, 15:30 - 16:30
Biting Back at the Bloodsuckers
An exciting look into the bugs that'll make your skin crawl, with TV's Dr James Logan!
Viking Tea Break
12 May 2013, 15:30 - 16:30
Viking Tea Break
A fun-filled discussion on Vikings, served with tea and biscuits! Sponsored by Marathon Oil
Digging, Making & Breaking
12 May 2013, 17:00 - 18:00
Digging, Making & Breaking
Learn all about the art and science behind excavating things of the past!
Hot Topics: The Big Debate
12 May 2013, 18:00 - 19:45
Hot Topics: The Big Debate
A lively discussion on the University of Aberdeen's four Research Themes: Energy, Pathways to a Healthy Life. The North, Environment and Food Security. Find out how these issues can impact greatly on our lives.
Biting Back at the Bloodsuckers
12 May 2013, 19:30 - 20:30
Biting Back at the Bloodsuckers
Dr James Logan (BBC, C4) ventures out into Aberdeenshire to reveal the details behind notorious biting bugs!
The Variety Show
12 May 2013, 20:30 - 22:00
The Variety Show
The Finale of the May Festival, featuring an array of talent from the north-east!